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1962 Chevy Impala

January 9, 2013 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

1962 Chevy Impala owned by Mike Valadez

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Issue
January 2013
Owner
Mike Valadez
Ride
Sinister 62
(2009 Chevrolet Impala)
Meaning Behind the Name
Car started out as a 27,000 mile 62

Ride Details

Build Cost
Double D
How long did it take you to build?
2 years
Thanks to
Hudsons Rod and Customs in Strawberry Plains, TN
Previous Rides
1937 Ford Convertible / 1965 Malibu SS

Engine Details

Make
Chevrolet 2009
Cylinders
8
Displacement
HO Crate 350-350HP mated to a Turbo 350 tranny
Engine Add Ons
Perforated steel added to valve covers, Brushed belt drive, Sanderson Headers painted to fit the theme, along with custom made mufflers to hug the body. Full custom sheet metal under the hood. 4 wheel disc brakes.
Chrome or polish
Custom built engine cover by Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop

Driveline Details

Builder Shop
Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop

Chassis Details

Chassis
Stock
Frame Builder
Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop
Drop or lift inches
4"
Front Shocks
Ridetech
Rear Shocks
Air Ride Tech
Compressor Info

Viair 380C Compressor 

/ Polished 3 gallon air tank
Valve Info
3/8 lines and valves
Airbag Info
Firestone 2600
Other Mods
Floor was raised 2" to allow false floor for lighting under the metal inlays, Burnt perforated metal inlay i headliner.

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Boyds Junk Yard Dog
Rear Wheel Type
Boyds Junk Yard Dog
Front Wheel Size
18x8
Rear Wheel Size
20x9

Paint Details

Color
Grenade Green / all trim satin black
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Side stripe / rear & door handle color - Sims Hot Rod Black Dupont Chestnut pinstripe & wheel color
Painted By
Johnathan Goolsby
Graphics By
All body work done by Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop

Body Details

Bumpers
Re-chromed factory bumpers
Wing
Removed
Body Mods
Removed side wing window to allow solid one piece glass, shaved gas door, filler relocated behind trunk cover panel
Body Mods by
Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop

Interior Details

Dashboard
Billet Gauges
Gauges
Billet Dakota Digital Gauges rest of dash shaved and painted Sims Hot Rod Black
Steering Wheel
Brushed steering column with a 1 off customized 55 Chevy steering wheel
Console
Custom built center console that spans front to rear with a 50 cal bulet shifter. Will Hudson
Seats
Custom built Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop
Trunk or Bed
Fully upholstered with metal. Trunk panels to match interior to hid gas filler/air management and battery.
Upholstery Description
Interior all BMW leather with Burnt perforated metal inlays
Upholstery Description
Floor was raised 2" to allow false floor for lighting under the metal inlays, Burnt perforated metal inlay i headliner.
Upholstery By
Hudsons Rod and Custom Shop

1962 Chevy Impala owned by Mike Valadez

1962 Chevy Impala “Sinister 62” owned by Mike Valadez

 

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